Tyler Linn
Vehicle History Writer
About
Tyler joined Vehicle History as a contributing writer in 2021 and has worked in the automotive industry as a journalist since 2019. His area of expertise lies in '80s and '90s Japanese imports and Toyota/Lexus vehicles. When he's not writing, Tyler likes to jam out to screamo or synthwave in his '94 Toyota Soarer as he pushes it through the twisties with his car club. Check out his poor taste in photography and Christian memes via IG: @tylerlinn5
About
Tyler joined Vehicle History as a contributing writer in 2021 and has worked in the automotive industry as a journalist since 2019. His area of expertise lies in '80s and '90s Japanese imports and Toyota/Lexus vehicles. When he's not writing, Tyler likes to jam out to screamo or synthwave in his '94 Toyota Soarer as he pushes it through the twisties with his car club. Check out his poor taste in photography and Christian memes via IG: @tylerlinn5
Articles
Recalls were issued for the 2011 Nissan Rogue over issues with loss of power steering and electrical shorts. However, an overheating CVT is the compact SUV’s most common problem, and its most...
Jan 21, 2022
The 2014 Jeep Wrangler’s only engine option is a home run. The 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 offers 285 horsepower, solid acceleration, and exceptional reliability. All while adding acceptable gas...
Jan 17, 2022
The 2014 Camry offers an engine for any driver. For budget shoppers, the 2.5L not only costs the least but gets 28 mpg combined. For the most miles per tank, the Hybrid Camry puts up a combined 40...
Jan 7, 2022
A pair of inline-four engines are offered in the 2014 Kia Optima, and they do a fine job of covering all the bases. Budget shoppers will enjoy the base 2.4-liter’s efficiency, while...
Jan 3, 2022
Offering up to six trims, three transmission options, two available engines, and coupe and sedan platforms, the 2011 Honda Accord has a model to suit all tastes. Key Points The 2011 Honda Accord comes...
Jan 3, 2022
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata’s Engine options are uninspiring and somewhat unreliable. But, there is a clear winner. Thanks to its exclusive seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 1.6-liter offers...
Dec 31, 2021
The 2011 Sport and Sahara Wrangler trims are bested by a Rubicon that outperforms them all off-road. With its Dana 44 solid front axle, electronic sway bar disconnect, and locking differentials, the...
Dec 31, 2021
The 2014 Sonata’s 2.0-liter’s superior efficiency helps boost it to the top of the engine options. Its Mitsubishi-sourced turbo helps to give it an 82 horsepower bump over the 2.4 while...
Dec 30, 2021
The Sonata is a solid daily driver, but the 2015 model year’s reputation is marred by some serious recalls and complaints. It’s difficult for any vehicle to overcome nine recalls, two...
Dec 29, 2021
The 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine options are all worthy candidates. However, with its best-in-class fuel economy and higher bang-for-buck power, the 5.3-liter V8 stands out amongst the other...
Dec 28, 2021
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata offers a little something for everyone. Commute much? Consider the base LE or the fuel-efficient Eco. Prefer a little more response when pressing the gas pedal? The 245-hp...
Dec 23, 2021
The LT Z71 with the 5.3-liter V8 gives you the best bang-for-buck package of the 2015 Silverado trims. Cruise control, a complete tow package, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wifi hotspot, a locking rear...
Dec 22, 2021
2016 Forester’s engine options include naturally-aspirated 2.5L offering a modest 170 hp and 27 mpg combined, and a powerful 2.0L turbo with 250 hp. But the compact SUV’s 2.0-liter engine...
Dec 15, 2021
From the 2011 Ram 1500’s trio of optional engines, the 3.7-liter V6 base delivers the best gas mileage but is underpowered. And while its Hemi V8 is unreliable, a sweet spot lies in the...
Dec 9, 2021
Problems like heavy oil consumption, unintended acceleration, hard starts, and 12 airbag recalls put a damper on 2011 CR-V’s reputation for reliability. Also, some owners had trouble getting...
Dec 3, 2021
You can’t really go wrong with any of the 2011 Sentra trims, although some have sparse features. The SL and SE-R Spec V are the best options that give you all the basics at a reasonable price...
Dec 1, 2021
Only one engine is available in the 2011 Honda CR-V. The 2.4L naturally aspirated four-cylinder labeled the K24Z is efficient, but it has been plagued with oil consumption and speed control issues,...
Nov 29, 2021
The TRD Tacomas are easily the sexiest of the 2016 Tacoma trims, but they’re well overpriced for most budgets. The Limited and SR5 offer the best overall value, but for only $3k more, the Limited...
Nov 23, 2021
2011 Ford Focus has zero recalls or investigations with the NHTSA, and registered complaints are stunningly low. Sure, reports have surfaced about faulty door locks and hard-shifting transmissions,...
Nov 10, 2021
Toyota’s RAV4 was the best-selling compact SUV of 2019 thanks to its capable AWD system and fuel-efficient, reliable engines. But it’s had some problems with odd shifting behavior and a...
Oct 29, 2021
The 2017 Civic is a versatile, roomy, and powerful sub-$20k sedan, but it suffers from oil dilution issues, failing AC systems, and a mixture of electrical problems that can be tricky to track down....
Oct 28, 2021
Ford’s 2017 Escape offers great power, styling, and driving response. But several common powertrain problems, like hearing weird noises while braking, have left consumers out-of-pocket well...
Oct 18, 2021
The 2017 Jeep Cherokee treads the line between a family vehicle and an off-road warrior. Sadly, a number of issues related to its powertrain have left a bad taste in the mouth of even the most...
Oct 7, 2021
Despite a questionable CVT, the 2017 Sentra is a decent vehicle with a spacious interior, great mpg, and a smooth drive. In the six-speed manual configuration, it’s also a good, affordable...
Sep 3, 2021
The 2019 Subaru Forester is great off-road, offers comfy cargo space, and is one of the safest vehicles around. Sadly, reliability issues and an underpowered engine keep it from fully stealing our...
Aug 27, 2021